Located next to Washington Square Park, Compton's Coffee House is a great community spot to work…read moreremotely or study, with more seating than most cafés in San Francisco. I came here around 9:00 AM, and it was already pretty packed with people working on their laptops. They have a long communal table that's perfect for solo workers, and throughout the day, people come and go, so it's usually possible to move around if you need a little more space. Inside, they offer Wi-Fi, a restroom, and, most importantly, plenty of outlets. I really appreciated how easy it was to find a place to plug in. Ordering at the counter was simple and straightforward. They offer all the classic café drinks, and this time I went with my usual hot Americano. At $3.50, I thought it was very reasonably priced. I also noticed some fun specialty drinks, like a raspberry matcha, along with a few seasonal offerings. They have pastries available as well if you're looking for a snack while you work. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I was able to be incredibly productive here. :)

Good coffee I just wish lattes universally had extra shots with extra milk but that's neither here…read morenor there. The vanilla iced latte was good and light sweet as I prefer. If you like extra extra sweet ask for more syrup fyi

Friendly customer service and yummy Vietnamese iced coffee. This place is pretty busy most of the…read moretime but the lines moves quickly- gotta love the efficiency. They have all the usuals you would expect at a coffee shop, including hot/cold bevvies and pastries. Sometimes they are out of the Vietnamese iced coffee though so build in a back up plan just in case! The sugar/creamer area is always organized which I appreciate and they are in a great location to jump start an adventure in SF.

I used to absolutely love Red Bay Coffee when the location was in the bigger spot in the middle of…read morethe Ferry building. It has since downsized into a much smaller coffee shop. Their charcoal latte was unmatched and I've never had anything as good before. However I went back recently and there was a big decline in quality. Charcoal latte: I felt before there was a very rich latte taste with the perfect balance of charcoal. It reminded me almost like a black sesame dessert I used to eat as a child. However the most recent visit I felt the latte was too milky and diluted. Not sure if they changed their ratios or something but it is worse now and just tasted like any other inferior coffee shop. I was a bit disappointed. Overall, I'd probably give this place another try as I've had such good experiences here in the past but as for now, that latte was a bust.

I have been here a few times and I will offer a cumulative review of my ~4 visits…read more I have ordered a plain, a vanilla, an horchata, and a banana dread latte all with oatmilk half sweet and about 2 matchas. I cannot give a review on the food and pastries offered because I have not tried them. However, the drinks are delicious. They are not out of this world BUT hear me out, the fact they have seasonal and rotating drink flavors really does it to push them to the "I am not another coffee shop" group. So, I would suggest you try a few flavors and I keep going back because I know they will have a different selection of flavors. The service is 100/100. The workers are patient, they explain everything well, they offer advice and talk about their selections, they chit chat with you and theyre just authentic. Love it. No bad faces no "what do you want what favor do you need" attitude like other coffee shops. That being said, the only thing that was like woah, is that on ONE visit when I asked for the ingredients (I don't enjoy the spiciness of cardamom and wanted to know if it was in the banana bread latte), they did not have the list of them. I think they need to contact their supplier and figure that out. Ambience is great. I always walk so parking is not an issue for me but I will say, it is so close to TJ that while your partner is shopping you can walk and grad yourselves some lattes. They have a free little library inside and plenty of seating. I don't know if they have outlets of wifi but I assume that they do since I see people on laptops there often. Overall I think this cafe deserves more traffic, more attention, more recognition.

Whenever I meet friends at MyMy, I always go just a bit early to beat the line and grab a coffee at…read moreSouvenir. Cool little shop with excellent coffee and good vibes. Makes the wait next door much more tolerable.

I've been going to Flywheel at Haight & Stanyan for years. Once I saw this location I had to visit…read more Today is a sunny day and people are put enjoying the sun on the big, public patio outside.

This coffee shop is at a very busy intersection, right by Battery and Market. It's rather…read moreaccessible for most of the working population who work in-office in the Financial District, and that's what makes it special. While the storefront seems pretty welcoming on the outside, I could say otherwise about the customer service side of things. I was soon met not just with unwelcoming hospitality, but also, utter rudeness while ordering my coffee. I felt rushed, and when I asked about the pastries, all the one person that ordered it was: "this is what we have." I'm asking you to specify the pastries because... I GENUINELY don't know what they are? Like we're not experts at pastries compared to baristas that know their stuff -- let alone some random customer like me who doesn't know the name of EVERY pastry. Eventually, after that, I ordered the croissant and a cortado, and both tasted wonderful. The croissant was flaky and very buttery, and the cortado was a great combination to it as well. Ambiance isn't too bad -- there's small tables, but also, very spacious seating on the window side of the seating where there's a bar and more. I'll be back, but please treat your guests in a more courteous way, please -- it goes a long way.

So this is where the brick & mortar Blue Bottle Coffee began- in an industrial garage space after…read morethe Central Freeway overpass in Hayes Valley came down. (... and up came the neighborhood) First, Blue Bottle's coffee is complex and smooooooooth. It is the mouthfeel equivalent of warm chocolate ganache, silken. The baked goods: Do they make these devilishly clever, addictive confections? More along the line of Asian "not too sweet" baked goods you'll also find many are savory: Think garlic, cardamom, onion. We picked up two "Too Good To Go" surprise bags (because, FinnCinerator) with four savory and lightly sweet baked goods, delicious. Service was cheerful and kind on a late Sunday morning. Reminds me I need to make Blue Bottle's granola recipe again. I had a lot of friends & neighbors who loved it, and especially Finn. I never figured I'd become a California girl who made homemade granola and yogurt- but I did.

Tucked away on Linden Street in Hayes Valley, Blue Bottle is one of those spots that just feels…read morelike San Francisco. I've had the Iced Nola and the Nola Shakerato and both were excellent. There is a certain experience to ordering here, and yes, you will feel a little like a proper Yuppie sipping artisan coffee on a side street in Hayes Valley. But there is always a time and a place for that and this is one of them. Is it $8 for a cup of coffee? Yes. Will it make you think twice? Probably. But if you're ready for a break from Starbucks and want something that actually makes you feel like you're treating yourself, this is the spot. You'll leave feeling a little special, and sometimes you're worth it. Small, cozy, and yes a little pretentious, but worth the detour.

I've been here twice now. First and second time, the only…read moreperson working there says nothing, like some sort of coffee-serving-NPC. At this point, I'm starting to think he is an advanced coffee-bot. Second time, I was literally the only person in the space, and the NPC sat my coffee down on the other side of the counter, making me walk all the way over there instead of just handing it to me where I was at the other side of the counter. He also said "macchiato" as if there was any other order pending. Very strange and impersonal in every way. Also, coffee was bitter the first and decent the second. For the higher prices, sorry for expecting human service of any kind. Will go to Andytown instead now that they are also open on Market and Kearney.

I highly reccomend trying this espresso bar in SF. This…read moreplace is excellent for espresso and cold brew. I can't wait to try their other menu items. The service was excellent. Very attentive to your needs. Ambiance is what to expect from all coffee shops. Only difference is no seating.

Amazing how inspirational Vivace coffee shop is in Seattle. I used to live in Capitol Hill and that…read morewould be my morning spot for coffee and where I would take visitors. The founder of Ritual was also inspired by Vivace and opened Ritual which you will find scattered around the city. This location is small and inside of an old shipping container but it's right next to some other container businesses and an outdoor gym so there is plenty of movement and people coming and going. We decided to meet here because they had a lot of seating and we have 6 people in our group. There are limited pastries here and by the time we met at 10am the ham and cheese croissants were sold out. Flat White: 2 shots of espresso and minimal steamed milk, so tasty and not only were the beans high quality, the brewing technique and timing are also way above average. Almond Croissant: My friends said this was a way restaurants could get rid of day old croissants but I didn't care. I wanted the ham and cheese and it's been years since I've had an almond croissant. It tasted great.

As a non-coffee drinker, I appreciate that they've been expanding their non-coffee options over the…read moreyears. I can still remember when the only option I had was Song Tea. Unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of their matcha latte or seasonal hojicha latte (Day Off in Kyoto). I find both of them to be too weak in matcha / hojicha flavor, and the hojicha was also too sweet because it comes in the syrup. That being said, the 4* is because their coffee is good according to my partner and your best bet in Hayes Valley.

Easy to find. Cute, airy spot. The lovely gentleman that helped me was so nice. Wait was brief…read more Very balanced flavored espresso. Latte was great. Will return.

I was in the area and needed a little pick-me-up, so I started searching for a good coffee shop…read more After checking out a few options, this one stood out because of the great reviews and it absolutely lived up to the hype. As soon as I walked in, the staff greeted me right away. Everyone was so warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. It's rare to walk into a place where the whole team is smiling, so I really appreciated that energy. I ordered the espresso citron tonic, and it came out in about 5-8 minutes. I'm a big espresso tonic fan, so my expectations were high and this one did not disappoint. It had a bright citrus flavor, was perfectly balanced, and wasn't overly sweet. I'd definitely come back again. Great service, great vibe, and great coffee!